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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204.18 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 204.18 and 116.87 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 204.18 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/204.18 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 204.18 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 23,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862.52/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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